Crispin's Hell's Kitchen

My girlfriend and I came here late night around 11:30pm after a Nets game at the Barclays. On Google it says they closed at 3AM. When we walked in the hostess told us they were closed but the manger welcomed us in and reassured us that their kitchen was still open thankfully. We were given wonderful bread along with some tomatoes and olive oil. We ordered the truffle French fries which was very good. Not salty just the perfect texture. I personally ordered the LINGUINI ALLA VONGOLE SAUTEED WITH VANILLA CLAMS AND PARSLEY, GARLIC AND EXTRA VIRGIN OIL and my girlfriend order TORTELLINI STUFFED WITH RICOTTA AND SPINACH TOPPED WITH BROWN BUTTER SAGE. My food was very flavorful and delicious, but my girlfriend did not enjoy her Tortellini. She didn’t like it because it was dry and warm closer to cool and not flavorful. She wanted more of the brown sage butter flavor which her meal lacked. I completely finished my meal and the leftovers she had. They also have a decent wine selection. The atmosphere however was jaw dropping. Very Artsy and lovely we would come back here and I would recommend it to people who are fans of Italian cuisine

Amazing experience! Mr. Michael was the best server friendly, attentive, and truly memorable. He even remembered us from the night before, asked about our show, and knew our exact order. His professionalism and charm made our dining experience unforgettable. We loved the restaurant so much that we came back a second time, despite the countless options in the city. Huge thanks to Crispin for the special dessert — the perfect finishing touch. 10/10!

Fantastic Italian food and wine experience in Harlem. Chef Crispin’s doing a great job and this restaurant is worth a ride from Manhattan! I will come back for the Orecchiette and the fish soup with the Sauvignon Blanc was memorable! Great job!!

Mussels were worth it, super big bowl with a ton. Lobster ravioli was al dente and done well, pink brandy was delish. Octopus on a potato salad was also yummy. Octopus was cooked well, and the beans paired well with the meat. Good service, would come back

Great local spot for Italian food with nice staff. It wasn't very busy on a Thursday night, which was ideal for a nice quiet evening. My favorite dish by far was the carbonara, which was very creamy and came out piping hot. The mussels were good--I loved the broth but with the mussels themselves were a bit bigger. The pork chop was good as well, especially around the fatty areas, but still a little dry in the middle. The price is also very affordable which really makes this a great value restaurant for me.

My girlfriend and I recently had dinner here last night and we couldn’t have been more happy with our experience. Walid was very accommodating and we were truly impressed with his knowledge and attentiveness which made our experience that much more enjoyable. Both the food and the service were a 10 out of 10 and we will definitely be back in the future!

Crispin's Hell's Kitchen is a place where you can really relax and have a delicious meal. Perfect for a group of friends or for a special date. The dishes here are not only delicious, but also served in such a way that you want to take pictures right away. A separate plus for the signature cocktails is that they are just a bomb! It feels like the team is putting their heart and soul into their work.

Great food and it's hard to find perfectly cooked pasta for $18! Gorgeous decor and Michael our server was over the top great! A new favorite place! Will definitely be back again soon!

food is amazing!! best italian place in the local area of harlem nyc ! clean, great ambience.. i just love it here!

Great local spot for Italian food with nice staff. It wasn't very busy on a Thursday night, which was ideal for a nice quiet evening. My favorite dish by far was the carbonara, which was very creamy and came out piping hot. The mussels were good--I loved the broth but with the mussels themselves were a bit bigger. The pork chop was good as well, especially around the fatty areas, but still a little dry in the middle. The price is also very affordable which really makes this a great value restaurant for me.

This is a wonderful neighborhood place. Excellent food. Brilliant wine and list. Friendly service. Romantic ambiance. We've introduced friends and family, and I've had two birthday parties here. 10/10 on all fronts.

We came in on a cold evening based on my neighbors recommendation. We ordered some appetizers which we liked and the pasta here was really good and very fresh. Service was excellent. Restaurant has a very nice feel and it's pretty inside. They also have outdoor seating for when weather permits. We will return.

We had a nice light lunch here. My wife had a side of spinach, nicely sauteed in olive oil with sliced almonds. I had the orichiette with broccoli rabe and Italian sausage -- nicely spicy sausage. Glasses of wine were available for ten dollars

Delicious, great service. We had the squid ink pasta, linguini and clams, and lobster ravioli. Wonderful!! Great new spot!

Crispin's Hell's Kitchen has moved to West Harlem/Hamilton Heights and it is better than ever. The Italian Kitchen is fresh, flavorful and bursting with all the fragrant herbs and tastes of an Authentic Italian Kitchen. From the homemade pastas to salads to the seafood and lamb, everything is perfectly seasoned and prepared. And the atmosphere is very warm, comfortable and inviting. And Crispin the owner and chef and his family and servers are warm, friendly and welcoming. I've been there for brunch, dinner and cocktail hour and it's always a great experience.

Delicious food, calming ambiance that felt very authentic to the vision of the restaurant. The servers are very kind and Crispin said hello to my party personally. Best Italian on Amsterdam and the prices are great!

This is a lovely place but no customers. I think it may be too high priced for Amsterdam and West 149th st. Well we went in at 12 to brunch....no other customers...the waiter was great but no cook was there....so we had to wait. the last time this happened I got potatoes that were left over from the previous nights meals. Very old tasting. The chef arrived and I ordered the Avocado toast....so spicy that I couldn't finish it. What is up with the food. The chef shows up after the guests.....what's going on.

I visited this establishment twice, and both times, I was very disappointed. The first time, I ordered a burger, but when I got home, I realized it was completely raw. I had to recook it myself, but since I live too far away to return, this was extremely frustrating. The second time, I came to order pasta and waited 35 minutes before the waitress finally informed me that the chef hadn't arrived yet. Where are the communication skills? After 10-15 minutes, it should have been clear that the chef wasn't there--why not let customers know sooner? As a result, I wasted 35 minutes, my lunch break was over, and I was still hungry. Please improve your customer service.

PROS: the service was good. There is a bathroom. The atmosphere inside is decent. CONS: the food tastes childish. If you've ever had really good Italian food this will wildly disappoint you at a pretty high price point. Smallest glasses of wine I've ever gotten in upper Manhattan. For reference we ordered the carbonara, lemon chicken, and crostini.

Stopped by Crispins to try out brunch. A perfect day for their outside seating. Everything we ordered was really good!

I seldom write negative reviews about restaurants, but this experience warranted one. Our group of seven gathered for brunch on Saturday, January 18, with a reservation at 1:30 PM. I started with avocado toast, only to be informed that there were no ripe avocados available. Another guest ordered a hamburger, but that too was unavailable. I then opted for Eggs Benedict, which arrived without hollandaise sauce and was served on a cinnamon-raisin English muffin--a combination I found unappealing. Another Eggs Benedict order came with Canadian bacon instead of the advertised salmon. One diner chose a vegetable panini, which was only partially heated, leaving the cheese unmelted. The pancakes were two thick, six-inch discs with a tough exterior and a burnt bottom. The mixed berries were just strawberries, which, while not a major issue, was still frustrating. The chicken Caesar salad featured very thin and dry chicken breast. You might wonder why we didn't send anything back. We placed our order at 1:45 PM, and the restaurant was empty. We were celebrating a friend's arrival in the U.S. this week and had plenty to discuss. Unfortunately, part of our orders didn't arrive until 2:45 PM, with the remainder coming at 3:00 PM. One member of our group had to leave for another appointment at that point, and we all just wanted to escape. Overall, it was a significant disappointment.

It was cold. They left the door propped open though, because the kitchen staff liked heading out front to vape, with frequency. Inevitably, they will exhale as they pass your table. There was a child who appeared to belong to one of the staff who was roaming the room and occasionally screaming about something. There was no effort to console him or even give him a sush. For them, this was normal. The food was ok, but for that much money, I wish I had spent it somewhere nice to be.

Our server was very nice. And attentive so I'll give more than 1 star. The food was pretty disappointing. We sent the eggplant back and the crab cake was served over a sauce that- for the life of me -I swear was 100% tomato paste from a can.. It's wildly expensive and very underwhelming. Also- the place was empty. Bono is a million times better. I hope they can figure it out...

We visited for brunch and the portion of prosciutto was generous and egg benedict was great too. We were quite impressed that went for dinner soon after. We had homemade bucatini and octopus with appetizers. Everything was really excellent, very authentic, atmosphere is very nice too for reasonable price. We are so glad finally we have a very good Italian restaurant in our neighbourhood and don't have to go downtown.

Delicious food, beautiful interior. Service was excellent, and we had a wonderful time. We got to meet Crispin himself, who is a delight. So glad to have such a great restaurant in our neighborhood. I briefly forgot which neighborhood I was in - I was transported to a place I normally associate with further downtown. Highly recommend.

This restaurant is such a welcome addition to the neighborhood! We have been there a few times for brunch or dinner, and the quality of food has always been excellent. The chef belongs to a top class. We finally don't have to go to downtown for good Italian food. Service & atmosphere are very good as well.

A nice new offering in West Harlem. Stopped today for brunch and was a lovely and relaxing atmosphere. They open at 11am for brunch even though google suggests they open at 5pm.

Wonderful neighborhood restaurant here in Hamilton Heights. Fresh food, savory entrees and many vegetarian options. The staff was superb and the wine list amazing! A must try at 149th and Amsterdam!

We just randomly found this restaurant and it's beyond our expectations! The crab was delicious, and the service was amazing

A wonderful new addition to the neighborhood. The food was great as was the ambiance. Really wonderful cuisine!

Psyched to see a high quality eatery occupy this space on Amsterdam, with the best Italian in the neighborhood. Fresh pastas, generously portioned entrees include an expertly executed chicken parm, as well as a succulent lamb shank, many fish options and more. We plan on giving this place our full neighborhood support. Can't wait to come back for their brunch menu!

Really enjoyed brunch, great French toast, great shrimp frittata. Server was kind and accommodating. Will be back!!